{"product_id":"blackforge-shavecrest-j2-straight-razor","title":"Blackforge Shavecrest™ J2 Steel Straight Razor – Hand Forged","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackforge Shavecrest™ J2 Steel Straight Razor – Hand Forged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackforge Shavecrest™ J2 Steel Straight Razor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a handcrafted folding shaving razor featuring a 3.5-inch J2 high-carbon steel blade. At \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 inches overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a 5.5-inch handle, it follows the traditional proportions of a classic straight razor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehandmade J2 steel straight razor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers a clean, understated alternative to patterned steel designs while retaining the individual character of handmade construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade J2 Steel Straight Razor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 3.5-inch blade is crafted from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehandmade J2 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a high-carbon steel selected for this traditional shaving design. Proper sharpening and stropping help maintain its cutting edge and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eedge retention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through regular maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehandmade J2 steel straight razor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reflects the small variations expected from handcrafted steelwork rather than mass-produced construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blackforge Shavecrest™\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e J2 Steel Straight Razor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e J2 High-Carbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSheath:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Leather Sheath Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand Forged \/ Handmade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Folding Straight Razor Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blackforge Shavecrest™ uses the familiar folding profile associated with traditional straight razors. Its 5.5-inch handle allows the 3.5-inch blade to fold away when the razor is not being used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more traditional shaving designs, explore our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arhamcutlery.com\/collections\/razors-1\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRazors Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ2 High-Carbon Steel Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this razor uses high-carbon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehandmade J2 steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, keeping the blade clean and dry is important. Wipe away moisture after use and allow the blade to dry completely before storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA leather sheath is included. Avoid storing the blade while damp, as leather can retain moisture. Regular stropping can help maintain the shaving edge between sharpening sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can also explore our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arhamcutlery.com\/collections\/cowboy-knives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCowboy Knives\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for more handcrafted steel designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat steel is used for the Blackforge Shavecrest™?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade is made from J2 high-carbon steel and features handmade construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow large is this J2 steel straight razor?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt measures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 inches overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.5-inch blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.5-inch handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes this straight razor include a sheath?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. A leather sheath is included for storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow should I care for the J2 steel blade?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean and dry the blade after use, avoid prolonged moisture exposure, and strop the edge periodically as part of normal straight-razor maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arham Cutlery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46115831414963,"sku":null,"price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0433\/9351\/5681\/files\/blackforge-shavecrest-j2-straight-razor-arham-cutlery_webp.webp?v=1790597539","url":"https:\/\/arhamcutlery.com\/products\/blackforge-shavecrest-j2-straight-razor","provider":"Arham Cutlery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}